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Todd Gardenhire

Republican. Senate, district 10.

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Bills they sponsored

71 bills sponsored this session

South Pittsburg - Subject to local approval, removes the requirement that the city administrator reside within the municipal limits to instead require residence within a 50-mile radius of the municipal limits. - Amends CSB 2542 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2026
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
adds an exception to the requirement that mineral and other interests in real property are assessed to the owner of the real property. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 5SB 2416 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2026
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
increases from one year to two years post the duration of employment, the period of which a criminal background required as a condition of employment as a paid or volunteer fire protection personnel, or applicant for sucSB 2336 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2026
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Local Government, General - As enacted, authorizes a local government to use any project delivery method that the local government determines most effectively meets the needs of the local government for the construction SB 2334 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2026
Signed by Governor.
increases base salaries for trial and appellate level judges and supreme court justices effective September 1, 2030; revises compensation and other requirements for general sessions judges on or after September 1, 2030. SB 2329 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
changes from 10 days to 10 business days the number of days' written notice the president of the district public defenders conference must give before calling an at-will meeting of the conference. - Amends TCA Title 8, CSB 2325 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
expresses the legislative intent that a county in which a county-wide fire department is established, or in which a volunteer fire department provides services, direct priority for the appropriation and allocation of couSB 1651 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates a Class A misdemeanor offense when a person operates an unmanned aircraft within 400 feet of or above a ticketed entertainment event; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 8; TSB 2543 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Companion House Bill substituted
requires the administrative office of the courts to post the monthly reports on the number of personal injury or death cases filed claiming money damages, the number of such cases proceeding to trial, and the number of sSB 2541 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Refer to Senate Delayed Bills Committee
deletes the requirement that, beginning in 2028, the funding for each judicial district that has a disproportionately high number of judges, as determined by the comptroller, be reduced by 10 percent during the subsequenSB 2333 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
prevents a public charter school that has had its charter agreement renewed on appeal by the Tennessee public charter school commission from mutually agreeing with the local board of education for the LEA in which the puSB 2332 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
clarifies which procurement contracts are subject to review by the fiscal review committee of the general assembly; removes requirement that impact to commerce statements be included on fiscal notes prepared by the fiscaSB 2331 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
creates the Class B misdemeanor offense of interfering with a religious institution if a person acts to intentionally obstruct, disturb, or interfere with the activities of the religious institution by making an utterancSB 2327 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
states that in certain civil actions a licensed nurse practitioner or licensed physician assistant who is properly qualified as an expert witness may testify as to certain medical findings. - Amends TCA Title 24; Title 2SB 2048 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
increases the penalty for arson committed at a pregnancy resource center from a Class C felony to a Class B felony; defines "pregnancy resource center" as a nonprofit organization that provides care and resources to assiSB 1660 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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expands the offense of aggravated criminal trespass to include trespassing that results in the disruption of a religious assembly, which is a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39SB 2335 · this session · introduced Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
removes from the offense of violation of a protective order or restraining order the requirement that the person violating the order must have had an opportunity to appear and be heard in connection with the order of proSB 2049 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
enacts the "One America Act," which requires every person who has resided in this state for a period of more than 30 days and who is not lawfully present in the United States to register and submit to an interview with tSB 2037 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
requires a state governmental entity to disclose records and information to a member of the general assembly to enable the member to determine whether the laws of this state are being complied with and to determine whethSB 2034 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026
Failed in Senate State and Local Government Committee
creates the public institution athletic program fund, which consists of proceeds from a fee paid by vendors registered with the sports wagering council; authorizes the Tennessee higher education commission to award grantSB 1662 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026
Deferred to Summer Study
Open Meetings - As enacted, adds the governing body of a local education agency and certain other local governing bodies of a public body with the authority to make binding decisions or the ability to appropriate funds tSB 1775 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2026
Signed by Governor.
Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - As enacted, redefines "hybrid electric vehicle" to clarify that it is a motor vehicle that is propelled by a combination of an electric motor and an internal combustion engine oSB 1742 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2026
Companion House Bill substituted
expands existing statutory authority of a masonic lodge to take real property by deed by extending the same authority to a masonic lodge-sponsored corporation or limited liability company that is created for such purposeSB 1650 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2026
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
adds a 30-day mandatory minimum period of incarceration for persons convicted of driving under the influence if, at the time of the offense, the person was within a marked school zone and a warning flasher or flashers weSB 1658 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
requires local approval of a tipping fee for application of sludge from water treatment plants onto agricultural lands, with proceeds earmarked for water treatment facilities, as a condition of such applications continuiSB 1657 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
requires the department to develop and implement a performance-based contracting program for each contractor with which it contracts to operate prison facilities; requires the program to make the payment of an amount equSB 1686 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2026
Refer to Senate State & Local Government Committee
requires the annual report by the board of dentistry to be made by February 1 each year and sent to the general assembly, in addition to the governor. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71SB 1661 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Criminal Offenses - As enacted, enacts "Matthew Davenport's Law," which creates certain criminal offenses and testing requirements related to Kratom. - Amends TCA Title 33, Chapter 2; Title 38; Title 39; Title 50; Title SB 1656 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
enacts "Matthew Davenport's Law," which creates a Class D felony offense of knowingly possessing Kratom; creates a Class B felony offense of knowingly manufacturing, delivering, or selling Kratom, or of knowingly possessSB 1655 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Auditing - As enacted, clarifies that, as of November 1, 2026, a non-governmental entity receiving in-kind funding from the state or a political subdivision of the state pursuant to the federal Public Health Service Act SB 1654 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2026
Signed by Governor.
revises the definition of hemp to align with the federal definition as enacted in the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act of 2026. - SB 1652 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Driver Licenses - As enacted, requires the department of correction to coordinate with the department of safety to provide a driver license to certain inmates who are discharged from imprisonment and who intend to resideSB 1479 · this session · introduced Jan 13, 2026
Signed by Governor.
increases the amount for which the state may be liable for damages in causes of action arising in tort from $300,000 per claimant to $500,000 per claimant and from $1 million per occurrence to $1.5 million per occurrenceSB 1653 · this session · introduced Dec 15, 2025
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Sentencing - As enacted, adds aggravating circumstances for a jury to consider when determining the sentence of a defendant convicted of certain offenses. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. SB1659 has been assigned PublSB 1659 · this session · introduced Dec 11, 2025
Signed by Governor.
requires state departments and agencies to submit annual reports on achieving economic efficiency to the governor in addition to committees of the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 8 and Title 9SB 1406 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025
Failed in Senate State and Local Government Committee
requires Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) to conduct an evaluation examining the frequency at which health insurers deny healthcare claims or reimbursements for policyholders and healtSB 1134 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Criminal Offenses - As enacted, revises provisions of present law relative to placing certain defendants on a fugitives list for failure to appear. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; SB 1133 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
requires law enforcement agencies and officials to communicate with federal officials regarding the immigration status only for an individual who has been arrested for a criminal offense; sets a civil penalty of up to $1SB 17 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
authorizes, subject to a two-thirds vote of the legislative body, the county trustee or other property tax collecting official in Hamilton County to decline to bill or refer for collection a de minimis personal property SB 1061 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
requires the Tennessee wine and grape board to coordinate with wineries across this state in an effort to create a statewide wine trail. - Amends TCA Title 57SB 927 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
increases, from a Class C to a Class A misdemeanor, the penalty for selling or distributing a vapor product to an individual under 21 years of age; requires retailers of vapor products to obtain a license for such retailSB 926 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
increases the amount of medical, hospital, or doctor bills that are presumed in a civil action to have been necessary and reasonable if the bills are itemized in the complaint or civil warrant with an attached copy of thSB 800 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Planning, Public - As enacted, revises the present law provision requiring all multi-family facilities, buildings, and structures constructed under a voluntary attainable housing incentive program to be deed-restricted tSB 1193 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Alcoholic Beverage Commission - As enacted, allows a judge, hearing officer, or administrative judge to award a person or entity that prevails in an administrative or civil action brought against the person or entity attSB 835 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
Signed by Governor.
requires the department to establish and administer a three-year artificial intelligence weapons detection system grant pilot program to award grants to eligible LEAs for the purchase of artificial intelligence weapons dSB 814 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
authorizes the county trustee or other property tax collecting official to decline to bill or refer for collection a de minimis personal property tax totaling less than $20 under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA SectiSB 783 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
Withdrawn.
Open Meetings - As enacted, expands the requirement that state and local governing bodies make an agenda available to the public prior to regular public meetings of the body to include the governing bodies of certain nonSB 212 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
Signed by Governor.
increases, from 30 to 45, the number of days within the end of a fiscal year, for which a municipality is requesting an allocation of sales and use taxes revenues, that a municipality may submit a summary of the cost of SB 815 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2025
Re-refer to Senate State & Local Gov't Committee
requires a sheriff to accept the surrender of a criminal defendant on pretrial release by a bail bondsman or surety for good cause, pending a hearing by a court with jurisdiction to admit to bail to determine whether theSB 595 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
requires a motor vehicle exceeding 75 feet in length and hauling a load of poles, logs, or timber to haul the load on a trailer having an extendable and retractable rear impact protection or to be followed by an escort vSB 596 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2025
Deferred to Summer Study
Appeal and Review - As enacted, authorizes criminal defendants who plead guilty, best interest, or no contest to also petition for a writ of error coram nobis based on evidence that was, through no fault of the defendantSB 256 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, makes changes to the law relative to professional bondsmen and agents of insurance companies making appearance bonds of a criminal nature. - Amends TCA Title 40. SB0464 has been assigned PuSB 464 · this session · introduced Jan 29, 2025
Signed by Governor.
Public Defenders - As enacted, creates five additional assistant district public defender positions effective July 1, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4. Companion bill has been assigned PublicSB 445 · this session · introduced Jan 29, 2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
requires a hearing on a petitioner for the appointment of a guardian or conservator to be held within 90 days, rather than 60 days, from the date of service on the respondent or the date a guardian ad litem was appointedSB 272 · this session · introduced Jan 29, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Courts - As enacted, prohibits the disqualification or removal of a municipal judge who was duly elected or appointed to office prior to March 7, 2025, and who is qualified for such office under the laws and interpretatiSB 255 · this session · introduced Jan 29, 2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Criminal Procedure - As enacted, requires a defendant who is ordered to wear a transdermal monitoring device or alternative device, including other alternative alcohol or drug monitoring device, or global positioning monSB 254 · this session · introduced Jan 29, 2025
Signed by Governor.
lessens, from 90 calendar days to 60 calendar days, the time within which a clerk of court must notify the health facilities commission of a conviction for certain offenses committed against elderly or vulnerable adults SB 253 · this session · introduced Jan 29, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
removes the limitation that a person who is experiencing a drug overdose only has immunity from being arrested, charged, or prosecuted on the first drug overdose. - Amends TCA Title 50; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68SB 465 · this session · introduced Jan 28, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Criminal Procedure - As enacted, revises the procedure for restoration of rights of citizenship. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4; Title 22; Title 36; Title 39 and Title 40. SB0407 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 29SB 407 · this session · introduced Jan 28, 2025
Signed by Governor.
Education, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to convene a working group to study and develop best practices, strategies, and programming for English language learner (EL) educators in this state to utilize iSB 246 · this session · introduced Jan 28, 2025
Signed by Governor.
requires multi-family facilities, buildings, and structures constructed under a voluntary attainable housing incentive program to be deed-restricted to ensure that the attainable housing continues for at least 30 years, SB 244 · this session · introduced Jan 28, 2025
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
prohibits a public facility from being named for a local public official who is in office, for two years after the public official leaves office, or if the public official has been convicted of a felony or a crime of morSB 214 · this session · introduced Jan 28, 2025
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
requires the department to make the standardized form for reporting student allergies to the school in which the student is enrolled publicly available on its website. - Amends TCA Title 49SB 11 · this session · introduced Jan 28, 2025
Re-refer to S. Cal Comm
Orders of Protection - As enacted, expands the courts in Shelby County that can hear a petition for an order of protection to include a criminal court when the criminal court is hearing a criminal matter involving a domeSB 406 · this session · introduced Jan 27, 2025
Signed by Governor.
prohibits a person from acting as a professional bondsman, directly or indirectly, while owning, operating, or being employed by a qualified contract service provider that supervises persons who have been released prior SB 271 · this session · introduced Jan 23, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Traffic Safety - As enacted, authorizes a law enforcement officer to seize or impound a motor vehicle that is found with an installed license plate flipper; requires that the owner or operator of the motor vehicle, if prSB 296 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Motor Vehicles - As enacted, authorizes the sale or purchase of previously titled antique or unique motor vehicles without a motor vehicle dealer license through auction formats held in Hamilton County that meet certain SB 213 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2025
Signed by Governor.
Attorney General and Reporter - As enacted, authorizes the attorney general and reporter to conduct an investigation and initiate criminal prosecution of a judicial elected official or district attorney general whenever SB 19 · this session · introduced Jan 13, 2025
Signed by Governor.
Criminal Offenses - As enacted, establishes mandatory minimum penalties of 48 hours in jail and a $500 fine for a person convicted of knowingly selling or distributing a product containing a hemp-derived cannabinoid to aSB 215 · this session · introduced Jan 8, 2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
requires each local board of education and public charter school governing body to adopt a wireless communication policy that requires students to keep wireless communication devices turned off and stowed away during a cSB 18 · this session · introduced Dec 18, 2024
Withdrawn.
increases the amount that a person may recover in an action brought against a local governmental entity under the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act for claims brought on or after July 1, 2025, to $750,000 for theSB 418 · this session · introduced Nov 6, 2024
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

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